Job Title: School Counselor
Location: Career Success Schools – Phoenix, AZ
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

Career Success Schools is seeking a dedicated Certified School Counselor to support our students, families, and staff by providing essential social services, counseling, and resources. The counselor will play a crucial role in addressing student well-being, mental health, and social-emotional development to ensure academic success and a positive school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct social work services, including counseling and case management, to students facing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
• Develop and implement intervention plans for students in crisis or experiencing difficulties at school or home.
• Collaborate with teachers, school administrators, and parents to create strategies that support student success.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine student and family needs.
• Connect students and families with community resources, including mental health services, housing assistance, and financial support.
• Lead or participate in student intervention teams, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and 504 Plan meetings.
• Facilitate social-emotional learning (SEL) programs, workshops, and support groups for students.
• Maintain thorough and confidential documentation of services provided.
• Advocate for students' rights and needs within the school and community.
• Stay up to date with best practices, laws, and policies affecting school social work and student welfare.

Qualifications:

• School Counselor Certificate
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a school or similar setting.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, crisis intervention, and behavioral management strategies.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations, including at-risk youth.
• Proficiency in documentation, reporting, and confidentiality standards.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

Why Join Career Success Schools?

• Supportive and collaborative school environment.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' lives.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Charter school
• School

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person